ancestral

ancestral(
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truhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ancestral
These tribes have ancestral ties to the land where they now live.Estas tribus tienen lazos ancestrales con la tierra en la que hoy viven.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I consulted with a genealogist to learn more about my ancestral history.Consulté con un genealogista para informarme más sobre la historia de mis ancestros.
I visited my parents' native country so that I could see our ancestral home.Visité el país natal de mis padres para ver la casa de nuestros antepasados.
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